Dance Central
The E3 factsheet.
Publisher: MTV Games
Developer: Harmonix Music Systems Inc.
Distributor: Microsoft
Format: DVD compatible with Kinect for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system
ESRB Rating: Rating pending
Pricing: TBD
Availability: Holiday 2010
Product Overview:
“Dance Central,” exclusively for Kinect for Xbox 360, is the first real dance game experience that is fun, social and for everyone!
Brought to you by Harmonix, the developers who created the worldwide blockbuster “Rock Band,” “Dance Central” is the first immersive dance video game that features and tracks full-body dance moves. Completely free from any controller, every routine has authentic choreography for beginners and experts alike to master, alongside a killer soundtrack that spans today’s current pop, hip-hop and R&B artists. Take it step-by-step with Break It Down or jump right in and start performing for your family and friends. Either way, you won’t just learn dance moves, you’ll own the dance floor!
Details, Details, Details
Ready. Set. Dance. “Dance Central” will get you warmed up and dancing in no time with “Break it Down” and “Perform It!” You’ll be introduced to some of the over 600 moves in the game, polish your performance, and put it all together to master the routine!
Pump up the volume. Featuring tracks from hot artists including Lady Gaga, No Doubt, M.I.A., Bell Biv Devoe, and more, you’ll master more than 90 dance routines all created by professional choreographers. You may even recognize some of the moves from the song’s music videos!
Burn up the dance floor — and calories. Whether you’ve had your dancing shoes on your entire life or this is your first time hitting the floor, “Dance Central” will have you dancing like a pro in no time. As you cruise through songs and master moves, you will earn Achievements, unlock new character outfits and venues, and progress through the dance ranks. “Dance Central” even tracks the calories you burn so you can turn all that fun into your daily workout routine.
Developer Information:
Harmonix Music Systems Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented video games. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for nonmusicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the U.S. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
The information contained in this fact sheet relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when it is first commercially released. This fact sheet is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the fact sheet or the information contained in it.
For more information, press only:
Keith Carpenter
Edelman
(323) 202-6831
Keith.Carpenter@edelman.com
Mariana Agathoklis
MTV Games/Harmonix
(212) 846-5755
Mariana.Agathoklis@mtvstaff.com